July 7 77 Unlucky Precedent Across History
New York report notes seven seven seven as a day with mixed outcomes. Drowned dogs, stormy ship collision, a North Adams fire, a runaway Idalia at Monmouth Park, a confiscation at Holy Saviour Church, and two rescues versus failed feats mark the odd history. Astrological expert offers cautious optimism for markets and minds.
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NEW York
New York Times
New York City
The
Times
Auguste
London
Otis Hodge
North
Episcopal Church of the Holy Saviour
Madison Avenue
25Th Street
Abraham Carter
City County Officials Grapple With Figures
Budget season tightens as Franklin County and Ottawa City Hall seek 1978 funds. Departments submit requests in June, auditors and managers review line items, and must meet Aug 5 publication and Aug 25 filing deadlines. Officials consider sales taxes, wheel taxes, and mill levies amid inflation and flat property taxes.
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Diane Yeamans
Franklin County
Ottawa City Hall
Robert Mills
Ottawa
Laura Sutton
General Fund
Register of Deeds
Sutton
City Commission
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Works
Mills
State of
Kansas
Neutron Bomb Tests Disclosed by U S Officials
A government spokesman said the United States conducted underground tests in Nevada using the neutron bomb. He explained tests precede production as standard procedure. The weapon aims to kill with radiation while preserving buildings and is planned as a warhead for the Lance missile amid Pentagon funding for production.
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Washington
United States
Nevada
Energy Research and Development Administration
Pentagon G
Cobwebs At Local Project Strike Halts Elderly Housing
The Kansas City bricklayers strike has stopped all work on the elderly housing project at Seventh and Poplar streets. Eldrich Construction Co. office manager Helen Bowles says no progress can be made until bricklayers return. The strike, begun June 3, threatens delays and possible postponement before winter. Builders Association officials declined to comment on negotiations.
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Kansas City
Seventh and Poplar Streets
Helen Bowles
Eldrich Construction Co
Kansas
Builders Association of Kansas City
Judge blocks FPC gas order in Kansas City rift
U S District Judge William R. Collinson issued a temporary restraining order against a Federal Power Commission decision banning most new natural gas hookups in Kansas City area. The order affects Midwest firms served by Cities Service Gas Co. and was sought after by General Motors to protect gas for local plants. Hospital heating would be deprioritized. construction jobs could drop. Hearings continue with potential two year timeline, while officials urge action to halt the ruling.
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Kansas City
U.S
Federal Power Commission
William R. Collinson
R. L. Sweet Lumber Co
Melvin H. Clingan
FPC
Midwest
Cities Service Gas Co
Oklahoma City
General Motors
Clingan
Home Builders Association of
Congressinal
James Campbell
Tom Eagleton
D-Mo
Robert Fink
Gas Service Co
Charles Wheeler
Eagleton
Carter Sets Mideast Tone in White House Talks
President Carter urged a Middle East peace settlement with open diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab states during a White House session with 53 American Jewish leaders. He said the goal includes ambassador exchanges and free cross border activity, while acknowledging Arab leaders may resist. Carter plans to meet Prime Minister Begin in Washington later this month and) decide on producing a neutron bomb after study results due around August 15.
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Washington
Carter
Middle East
Israel
Menahem Begin
White House
Begin
Jody Powell
Proposed Mail Rates And Delivery Cuts Debate
The nation’s top postal official outlined a plan to create a citizen rate and raise first class business stamps by three cents while keeping personal stamps at 13 cents. A five day delivery vote and potential closing of small post offices are proposed. A 79 percent public poll backs reduced service costs. In Danbury Connecticut a fire at a federal prison cellblock killed five prisoners and injured about 66. Investigators suspect arson.
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Washington
Benjamin F. Bailor
Postal Service Board of Governors
Board of Governors
Postal Rate Commission
Bailar
Danbury
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Elizabeth
Daniel O’leary
Robert Ball
Astrological Metaphysical Research Center
Coral Gables
Fla
Ball
Topeka. Kan
National Weather Service
Bowles
Powell
Richland
Franklin Township
Kos Jarrel
LeLoup
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